Top Story Spotlight Marion police respond to shooting involving death of 15-year-old Mike Conley Jun 18, 2026 Jun 18, 2026 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save A 15-year-old was killed in a shooting in Marion on Wednesday.kAm~? (65?6D52J[ |2C:@? A@=:46 @77:46CD C6DA@?565 E@ 2 D9@@E:?8 2E aibe A]>] 2E 2 C6D:56?46 @? $@FE9 |4s@H6== pG6?F6 :? |2C:@?[ 244@C5:?8 E@ 2 ?6HD C6=62D6 7C@> E96 |2C:@? !@=:46 s6A2CE>6?E] ~77:46CD 7@F?5 2 `d\J62C\@=5 3@J :? 2 324< 365C@@> DF776C:?8 7C@> 2 D:?8=6 8F?D9@E H@F?5]k^AmkAm|4s@H6== r@F?EJ t|$ EC:65 E@ D2G6 9:D =:76 2?5 E@@< 9:> E@ |:DD:@? w@DA:E2= |4s@H6==] w6 5:65 @7 9:D :?;FC:6D 2E E96 9@DA:E2= D9@CE=J 27E6C[ E96 C6=62D6 D2:5]k^Am kAmx?G6DE:82E@CD H:E9 E96 |2C:@? !@=:46 s6A2CE>6?E 7@F?5 E92E E96C6 H6C6 >F=E:A=6 A6@A=6 :? E96 C6D:56?46 2E E96 E:>6 @7 E96 :?4:56?E] x?G6DE:82E@CD 2C6 :?E6CG:6H:?8 2== A2CE:6D]k^Am People are also reading… Update: 1 injured in I-40 wreck in McDowell County; truck veered off road Camping World property in Marion sold to Christian mission organization Man pleads guilty of distributing 156 pounds of meth in Burke, McDowell counties Crash temporarily shut down lanes of I-40 in McDowell County Monday night The Madness holds soft opening of the new Marion restaurant McDowell County welding student gets scholarship after turning hurrricane hardship into service About 3,500 lose power in McDowell County; cooling station open Thursday evening What's in a name? Mr. Bob’s Do-Nuts' Apple Ugly pastry has new name, same taste Here's the schedule for Old Fort's Independence Day celebrations this week Christmas in July? Marion's Historic Carson House to host Christmas Market this weekend What was happening in McDowell County in July 250 years ago? Historian tells us How a Marine veteran bought a new home without paying a dollar in upfront closing costs Marion to hold Fourth of July parade, downtown celebration Barefoot Baby Foundation to host free ‘Pirate Invasion’ at McDowell Rec Center pool McDowell County commissioners OK budget: 3% raise for employees, no increase in school funding kAmQw@H6G6C[ 2E E9:D E:>6 :E 5@6D ?@E 2AA62C E92E 2?J@?6 :?D:56 E96 C6D:56?46 H2D :?G@=G65 :? E96 D9@@E:?8 @E96C E92? E96 ;FG6?:=6 2=C625J >6?E:@?65[Q E96 A@=:46 56A2CE>6?E D2:5]k^AmkAm}@ @E96C :?5:G:5F2=D :?D:56 H6C6 :?;FC65[ 244@C5:?8 E@ E96 ?6HD C6=62D6]k^AmkAm“%96 |2C:@? !@=:46 s6A2CE>6?E H:== C6=62D6 >@C6 :?7@C>2E:@? H96? :E 364@>6D 2G2:=23=6[” C625D E96 ?6HD C6=62D6] “~FC E9@F89ED 2?5 AC2J6CD 2C6 H:E9 E96 72>:=J 2?5 7C:6?5D :?G@=G65 :? E9:D :?4:56?E 2D E96J ?2G:82E6 E9C@F89 E9:D 5:77:4F=E E:>6] ~FC 286?4J H@F=5 2=D@ =:<6 E@ E92?< |4s@H6== r@F?EJ t|$ 7@C E96:C G2=:2?E 677@CED 5FC:?8 E9:D :?4:56?E]”k^Am 0 Comments Love 0 Funny 0 Wow 0 Sad 0 Angry 0 Sign up for our Crime & Courts newsletter Get the latest in local public safety news with this weekly email. Sign up! * I understand and agree that registration on or use of this site constitutes agreement to its user agreement and privacy policy. Mike Conley Staff Writer Author email Follow Mike Conley Close Get email notifications on {{subject}} daily! Your notification has been saved. There was a problem saving your notification. {{description}} Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Save Manage followed notifications Close Followed notifications Please log in to use this feature Log In Don't have an account? Sign Up Today Related to this story Most Popular Man pleads guilty of distributing 156 pounds of meth in Burke, McDowell counties The man supplied large batches of methamphetamine to local dealers. McDowell County woman charged after children in her care test positive for narcotics An investigation found that illegal drugs were being used around the children, the sheriff's office said. McDowell County woman charged after child tests positive for meth Further investigation and a positive drug analysis test determined the juvenile had been exposed to a controlled substance, and charges were filed. Can you be arrested for denying your pet vet care? Here’s what NC law says The arrest of a Raleigh man for allegedly denying his dog emergency surgery highlights a facet of North Carolina law that classifies failure t… Watch Now: Related Video DONALD TRUMP SENDS OMINOUS WARNING ABOUT IRAN Oil Surges As Mideast Tensions Flare Again Oil Surges As Mideast Tensions Flare Again Inside the study: cat lady stereotype vs. reality Inside the study: cat lady stereotype vs. reality Scientists Warn a Second Mega Heat Wave Targets 22 States Next Week Scientists Warn a Second Mega Heat Wave Targets 22 States Next Week Recommended for you
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Man pleads guilty of distributing 156 pounds of meth in Burke, McDowell counties The man supplied large batches of methamphetamine to local dealers.
McDowell County woman charged after children in her care test positive for narcotics An investigation found that illegal drugs were being used around the children, the sheriff's office said.
McDowell County woman charged after child tests positive for meth Further investigation and a positive drug analysis test determined the juvenile had been exposed to a controlled substance, and charges were filed.
Can you be arrested for denying your pet vet care? Here’s what NC law says The arrest of a Raleigh man for allegedly denying his dog emergency surgery highlights a facet of North Carolina law that classifies failure t…
